—#102995

Product

Amsco V-PRO 1 and Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems Model #MLR, Serial # 033250701 - 031581115. The STERIS Amsco V-PRO and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilizer are self-contained stand alone devices, using vaporized hydrogen peroxide as the sterilant. The sterilizer is intended for use in the terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed, and dried, reusable metal and nonmetal medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The sterilization cycle operates at low pressure and temperatures, and is therefore suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture.

FDA product code: MLR — Sterilizer, Chemical
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K062297, K083097
Affected lot / code info: Model #MLR, V-PRO 1: S/N 033250701 through S/N 031571106; V-PRO 1 Plus: S/N 031800801 through S/N 031581115

Why it was recalled

STERIS learned that Amsco V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems users may experience premature wear of the vacuum pump and filtering assembly components. Users may also experience incomplete aeration of the device's chamber following a failed leak test.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Steris Corporation sent an URGENT VOLUNTARY FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE dated August 5, 2011, to all affected customers.The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. A STERIS Service Representative will contact your facility to arrange for STERIS to upgrade your V-PRO System(s). You can continue to use your system prior to the installation of the system upgrades. In the interim period should you experience any alarms or aborted cycles, the load must be handled in accordance with the Amsco V-PROTM 1 and V-PROTM 1Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems Operators Manual and your internal hospital procedures. For further information or if you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-333-8828.

Recalling firm

Firm: Steris Corporation
Address: 5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY, and countries of: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-08-01
Posted by FDA: 2011-08-19
Terminated: 2013-03-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #102995. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.